The Maui Police Department wants you to have coffee with a cop

Yeah, this week the Maui Police Department will take part in what’s billed as the “first annual Coffee with a Cop Day.” The phrase “first annual” always struck me as a bit optimistic, but who knows. Anyway, here’s your big chance to talk story with an MPD cop over a cup of joe.

“On Friday, October 7, 2016, the Maui Police Department will be joining the U.S. Department of Justice and police agencies across the United States for the First Annual Coffee with a Cop Day,” states a County of Maui news release sent out today. “Coffee with a Cop is a program intended to bring police officers and community members together to discuss issues and learn more about each other. There will be no agenda or speeches. It is an opportunity for citizens to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know your officers in an informal and relaxed setting.”

If you go but can’t think of anything to talk about, allow us to suggest a few topics: